People in the Game: Dallas Logan

Published 7:00 pm, Sunday, November 9, 2003

Northwood University senior Dallas Logan is the top returner for the Timberwolves basketball team. As a junior, he was tops on the team and second in the GLIAC in scoring at 19.1 points per game. He also led the Timberwolves in assists with 85.

Logan, a native of Detroit, is a two-time All-GLIAC North First Team honoree.

Fred Kelly: What surprised you most about collegiate basketball when you first came to Northwood?

Dallas Logan: "It was a different intensity. In high school it was real easy to score and everything, but in college (your opponents) are going to know everything about you. … You have to take college very seriously, especially college sports. Its a big step to take that jump from lollygagging (in high school) to serious play."

F.K.: What part of your game are you working on most?

D.L.: "Ive been working on my shooting and my free throws, as well. I didnt shoot that well from the free throw line last year. … Ive been trying to put on a little more weight, too."

F.K.: Is there a particular workout or exercise that you dread?

D.L.: "Weve got to do these drills called CMU warm-ups. They burn. Its like defensive slides three times all across the court. I hate doing them. Theyre hard on my legs, but I know it helps me."

F.K.: Whos your best friend on the team?

D.L.: "I really cant say. Id have to say my best friend as far as the (entire) team is the manager, Luther Wade. … I have a couple of other friends (on the team) I hang out with a lot  Carl Muhammad, Keith Barr, Mike Wingard."

F.K.: Whats your favorite Division I college sports rivalry?

D.L.: "I like to watch the Michigan-Michigan State football game."

F.K.: Can LeBron James keep up his current scoring pace for an entire NBA season?

D.L.: "Yeah, I think he can keep it up. The thing in the NBA is that you can start good, and then comes those 82 games. Youre not used to playing 82 games in high school. Its a big jump for him, going from high school to the NBA. I believe he can keep it up, but hes going to have to take what they give him as far as (physical) contact and everything, and see if he can fight through the injuries."

F.K.: Whos the best dunker in the GLIAC?

D.L.: (smiles) "Me."

F.K.: Has there ever been a class at Northwood that youve been able to blow off regularly?

D.L.: "Not really. Northwood classes are all really (tough)."

F.K.: Whats your junk food weakness?

D.L.: "I gave up candy. Id have to say my junk food weakness now is really fast food. I eat too much fast food. I need to eat more home-cooked meals."